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Estimated Prophet
Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum

Ultra hot mid jam (Bobby nearly plunges back too early but Jerry forges ahead) & Brent is all over the ivories. Hot stuff in Philly.
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

Can't fathom how this A+ 90s version, with a gorgeous, relaxed tempo & delicate Garcia touches throughout hadn't made the list Great show, great EYES
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Althea
June 12, 1980
Memorial Coliseum

Just a great, grooving, bluesy Althea. Everyone right in the pocket. Find the exceptional Miller SBD & enjoy.
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Bird Song
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Download Series Vol. 10. This version is sparkling. Everything you expect out of a great '72 w/cool OR. vibe. Beautiful midsong drum break & much more
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Aiko Aiko
Feb. 23, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Hey Now! Played on Mardi Gras day with 10 minute drum percussion lead-in to start the 2nd set! You'll like what the Big Chief say.
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Althea
Oct. 18, 1983
Cumberland County Civic Center

Sleeper alert! Garcia in complete command of this totally killer version--and never have I ever heard him phrase "you know this space is getting HOT!" like he does on this way under the radar gem. Great band flow--perfect driving rhythm throughout and a sweet end jam after the lyrics--what more could you want from this tune? Deserves to be way deep into the double digits by now--let's get this moving up.
Althea
Oct. 18, 1983
Cumberland County Civic Center

Sleeper alert! Garcia in complete command of this totally killer version--and never have I ever heard him phrase "you know this space is getting HOT!" like he does on this way under the radar gem. Great band flow--perfect driving rhythm throughout and a sweet end jam after the lyrics--what more could you want from this tune? Deserves to be way deep into the double digits by now--let's get this moving up.
Wang Dang Doodle
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

^^^Totally agree. Swagger and slink and raw blues smokey-bar beauty right here. Bobby gives a darker than usual delivery--a devilish and menacing tone perfect for the tune proper and Jerry does not disappoint with his gritty guitar lines. Less polished than other versions (Bob for all his bravado struggles a bit recalling the lyrics) and it's a shorter rendition than some but delivers the goods in a nice first set placement.
Pretty Peggy O
May 7, 1979
Allan Kirby Field House

As unique a version as you'll ever find of this tune...starts out with a most non-PeggyO-ish grunge riff and then chugs along with a brisk pace that nevertheless includes long flowing Garcia be-bop licks of lusciousness. If you like quicker renditions that still deliver the pretty picture of this tune this is a good lower board listing to check out
Candyman
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Check out Jer's "won't you lay it on the liiiiiiine..." (and his commitment to the vocals in general on this really fine version languishing for no good reason low on the board). Not to mention the fantastic guitar work throughout. This show deserves way more attention and this Candyman is just one reason.
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